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Tourist Falls 500 Feet from Kolukkumala Cliff, Rescued by Local Teams
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:18 AM
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A tourist plummeted about 500 feet from a cliff at Kolukkumala, a hill station in Kerala, and was rescued by local authorities after a swift response.
A tourist was reported to have fallen approximately 500 feet from a cliff at Kolukkumala, a popular hill station in Kerala, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near the popular trekking route that attracts visitors from across the country.
Local rescue teams, including the Kerala Forest Department and the National Disaster Response Force, responded within minutes of the call. They reached the site quickly, secured the area, and performed a controlled extraction of the tourist from the cliff.
The rescued tourist is currently under medical care at a nearby hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Early reports indicate that the individual suffered multiple fractures but is stable and expected to recover with treatment.
Officials stated that the tourist had been exploring the trail when a sudden slip caused the fall. The authorities urged visitors to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines while trekking in the region.
Local rescue teams, including the Kerala Forest Department and the National Disaster Response Force, responded within minutes of the call. They reached the site quickly, secured the area, and performed a controlled extraction of the tourist from the cliff.
The rescued tourist is currently under medical care at a nearby hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Early reports indicate that the individual suffered multiple fractures but is stable and expected to recover with treatment.
Officials stated that the tourist had been exploring the trail when a sudden slip caused the fall. The authorities urged visitors to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines while trekking in the region.